Amateur theatre at its finest.

Offshore Theatre Company Phillip Island began in 1995, when it was decided there and then that a theatre company on the island was not only viable but necessary.

The original group included Amanda Price, Anne Davie, Michael Cleeland, Sue Pearce and Sharon Davie. It was agreed that the new company was to produce a Pantomime or Melodrama the following summer.

Thus a play was chosen, an enthusiastic group of players cast and “Cinderella” became the first production staged by the burgeoning company.

Offshore Theatre Company Phillip Island wanted to describe the new company in a way that reflected life on Phillip Island – Onshore Theatre was enthusiastically agreed to. A few days later, however, Michael was discussing the name with some local surfer friends. They told him that onshore wind was not what the surfers looked for when heading out, but that an offshore wind was much more favourable. Michael quickly made a few phone calls and it was decided that Offshore Theatre Company would be the company’s name. Offshore Theatre Company was incorporated soon after that.

“Cinderella” was a huge success and set up the company financially, allowing it to produce more shows. At that time the company attempted to put on three productions a year, a comedy, a drama and a pantomime.

These days, Offshore Theatre Company Phillip Island produces two productions a year.

Lately, their focus has been on producing gripping Australian plays that tackle the highs and lows of life in our society. They are committed to making audiences laugh and cry in one sitting.

Offshore Theatre Company’s shows are regularly sold out as the company continues to deliver quality theatre that has entertained audiences for almost twenty years.

Follow Offshore Theatre Company Phillip Island on Facebook and Instagram – @offshore theatre – Phillip island

Last year, they won numerous awards for acting, directing and production for their 2023 season.

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Offshore Theatre Company Phillip Island Ph: 0408724 068

These days, Offshore Theatre Company Phillip Island produces two productions a year.

Last year, they won numerous awards for acting, directing and production for their 2023 season.

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Offshore Theatre Company Phillip Island Ph: 0408724 068

These days, Offshore Theatre Company Phillip Island produces two productions a year.

Last year, they won numerous awards for acting, directing and production for their 2023 season.

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